Performance
UAC Code: 754603
The Performance major offers subjects leading to a high level of achievement in theatre-making, performance and production.
Students accepted into Performance will undertake studies in:
− Acting
− Movement
− Singing and speech
− Dramaturgy, history and theory
− Text interpretation
− Contemporary performance techniques
− Production
Classes addressing all aspects of performance aim to provide students with the basic professional skills for entry to the performance industries.
The course is practice-based and offers many opportunities to work with professional artists and for live performance.
Students take core subjects in practice, technique and theory, providing a strong foundation in performance culture.
In first year, students acquire competencies in theatre-making with an emphasis on collaboration and ensemble practice. Each session culminates in a performance outcome.
In second and third year, students will further develop their skills in group-based performance across practical and theory classes with an emphasis on contemporary practice. Students will also develop individual acting skills in a range of productions on and off-campus, from text-based, conventional theatre to the experimental and avant-garde.
Production students will acquire basic competencies in production and stage management, audio and lighting design and will fill production roles in the School's performances.
Specific Entry Requirements
Acceptance is based upon application, audition and UAI. Applications close 26 September 2008 and auditions are normally held in late November.
For audition, applicants will be asked to learn and prepare one monologue, or a scene from materials supplied. This information will be sent to short-listed applicants by the first week in November. Applicants will also be asked to sing one song (own choice) that best displays vocal range and ability. At the auditions, applicants will also be assessed on their movement and improvisation skills.
Major Study Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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100-Level
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PERF102
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Studio Practice A
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Autumn
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6
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PERF103
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Studio Practice B
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Spring
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6
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PERF120
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Performance Skills A
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Autumn
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6
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PERF121
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Performance Skills B
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Spring
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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PERF116
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Dramaturgy A
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Autumn
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6
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PERF117
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Dramaturgy B
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Spring
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6
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200-Level
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PERF202
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Studio Practice C
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Autumn
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6
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PERF203
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Studio Practice D
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Spring
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6
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PERF220
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Performance Skills C
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Autumn
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6
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PERF221
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Performance Skills D
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Spring
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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PERF216
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Dramaturgy C
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Autumn
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6
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PERF217
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Dramaturgy D
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Spring
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6
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300-Level
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PERF302
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Studio Practice E
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Autumn
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6
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PERF303
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Studio Practice F
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Spring
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6
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PERF320
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Performance Skills E
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Autumn
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6
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PERF321
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Performance Skills F
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Spring
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6
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Plus 12 credit points of theory:
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PERF316
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Dramaturgy E
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Autumn
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6
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PERF317
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Dramaturgy F
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Spring
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6
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Electives
Single degree BCA students must also include 36 credit points of electives in their degree, of which no more than 18 credit points may be at 100 level. Electives may be selected from the general schedule and may include CREA202.
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